Welcome to AOR

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Sustainable materials management for Oregon

AOR connects professionals, advances policy, and supports practical solutions for recycling, composting, and producer responsibility.

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Meet the 2026 - 2027 Board

Congratulations to AOR's newly elected Board of Directors! Meet the leaders who will help guide the organization over the coming year.

That's a Wrap on Sustainable Oregon 2026!

Thank you to everyone who made Sustainable Oregon 2026 a success! Sign up for our newsletter for conference highlights and updates on what's next.

Join AOR

Become a member of AOR to connect with peers, access member resources, and strengthen your impact.

Recycling 101

Protect natural resources by learning about recycling, composting, and waste reduction with Recycling 101, an online, self-paced course created by AOR in partnership with Oregon State University.

For a limited time, enroll for $35.
(AOR member rate is always $20.)

ABOUT AOR

AOR is a nonprofit 501(C)(6) trade association founded in 1977, committed to achieving a system of sustainable materials management by supporting high-quality recycling and composting, thoughtful consumption, and producer responsibility. AOR provides value to its members by hosting educational events, delivering publications to enhance our understanding and connections to diverse perspectives, and lobbying for legislation that supports sustainable materials management.

Our membership spans the gamut of the sustainable materials management industry. Nonprofits; waste haulers; recyclers; reuse organizations; federal, state, and local government; packaging producers; recycling equipment manufacturers; educational institutions; and many others come together under the AOR umbrella to achieve these goals. 

Thank You to Our Sustainable Oregon 2026 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Waste Connections

Scholarship Sponsor

Metro